The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program is designed to help protect young children from lead poisoning by funding local governments and other eligible entities to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in homes. The program also offers additional funding to address other health hazards in homes being treated for lead issues.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, Native American Tribes, and certain educational institutions that want to reduce lead hazards in housing. It's especially aimed at those who can manage comprehensive programs to make homes safer for children under six.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a government entity or eligible educational institution
- Proposing projects for ineligible housing types
- Failure to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete or late application submission
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Detailed project plan for lead hazard reduction
- Budget proposal including cost-sharing details
- Documentation of housing units to be treated
- Evidence of capacity to manage and complete the project
- Partnership agreements if applicable
- Past performance records if available
Cautions
- Ensure housing units meet the 'target housing' criteria
- Prepare for required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Adhere strictly to the application deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, state governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, and city or township governments. These entities must be capable of managing comprehensive lead hazard reduction programs in eligible housing.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, Native American Tribes, and certain educational institutions that want to reduce lead hazards in housing. It's especially aimed at those who can manage comprehensive programs to make homes safer for children under six.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a government entity or eligible educational institution
- Proposing projects for ineligible housing types
- Failure to provide required cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete or late application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible housing. Additional funds are available to address other health hazards in homes being treated for lead issues.
Total Program Funding
$239,146,935
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026(44 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Develop a comprehensive lead hazard reduction plan
- Prepare a budget including cost-sharing details
- Gather documentation for eligible housing units
- Compile evidence of project management capacity
- Submit application by the deadline